Term ID: T3826

Memory Updating

/memory-updating/
The cognitive process of modifying existing memory representations with new information while maintaining relevant details.
Example: Revising knowledge about a friend's personality based on new interactions while retaining accurate historical information.

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Reference: Morris & Fritz (2000)